Chambers County Medicare at a glance
| Chambers County | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 6,403 | 4,188,063 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 11.9% | 13.7% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 8,391 | 5,048,909 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 4,386 | 2,770,279 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.3% | 54.9% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 6,403 residents age 65 and older, Chambers County is 95th among 254 Texas counties for older residents. That group is 11.9% of its population, compared with 13.7% across Texas. About 2,519 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 62% are 65 to 74, 30% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). About 52.3% of people with Medicare in Chambers County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Texas average of 54.9%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Chambers County
Chambers County sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 7,726 Medicare beneficiaries in Chambers County (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Texas average of 73. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 11%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Chambers County, CMS reported about 604 emergency room visits and 251 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (580) and close to it for hospital stays (226). About 10% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Chambers County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Chambers County; we help Chambers County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Chambers County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in Chambers County:
- Bayside Community Hospital — Anahuac (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services)
- Riceland Medical Center — Winnie (critical access; for-profit; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in Chambers County
People in Chambers County live in communities such as Mont Belvieu (9,605), Baytown (4,927), Beach City (3,366), Anahuac (1,997), Old River-Winfree (1,243), Cove (646) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Chambers County number 7: 77514, 77523, 77560, 77580, 77597, 77661, 77665. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Chambers County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Texas’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Chambers County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Chambers County residents we can compare Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for Chambers County residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- When can you switch Medicare plans? Every enrollment window
- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Chambers County compared with similar Texas counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto County | 6,691 | 58.0% | 10% | Metro |
| Bandera County | 6,726 | 48.8% | 6% | Metro |
| Austin County | 6,809 | 44.6% | 8% | Metro |
| Maverick County | 6,891 | 76.9% | 45% | Metro |
| Aransas County | 7,312 | 57.5% | 7% | Metro |
| Waller County | 7,486 | 51.3% | 10% | Metro |
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